Concordia University Chicago
Concordia University Chicago

Concordia University Chicago

7400 Augusta St, River Forest, IL 60305, United States Chicago, USA Visit web page

Accounting (BA/BS)

Study detals

: Bachelor's degree : BA/BS in Accounting : Full time : 48 Month

Requirements

To apply, you will need the following: 

  • A completed admission application for Concordia University Chicago.
  • Official transcripts of all college coursework from each institution you have attended.
  • Foreign transcripts evaluated by a Concordia-Chicago-approved international credentialing service. Concordia-Chicago accepts evaluations from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).
  • A certified document pledging financial support for your first year of study and without any unexpected events, and enough funding from the same or an equally dependable source for the following years.
  • Proof of graduation from a secondary school.
  • A transfer verification form for students transferring from a school in the United States.
  • Proof of English proficiency, via one of the following:
    • A score of at least 72 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) — Concordia-Chicago’s DI code is 1140
    • A score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
    • Successful completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language School (ELS) or a certificate of completion of program from an English Language Institute (ELI), along with a recommendation of the program director
    • Duolingo test with a minimum score of 95

Speciality

Description

Per Year

Per Semester

Technology Fee

$436.00

$218.00

Wellness/Medical Fee

$160.00

$80.00

Student Activity Fee

$356.00

$178.00

Registration and Records Fee

$96.00

$48.00

Green Fee

$10.00

$5.00

Total (commuter)

$38,798.00

$19,399.00

Additional information

Program Overview

A career in accounting has been described as one of the best opportunities for employment, with U.S. News & World Report and Fortune magazines considering accounting positions to be in high demand in a broad range of fields.

The College of Business offers accounting majors the opportunity to pursue either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, both of which offer graduates versatility and growth potential in their careers.

Our faculty are dedicated to providing students with a well-rounded learning experience by using the latest technology, stressing the importance of integrity and ethical decision making, and engaging students with real-world business scenarios and practical application of knowledge learned in the courses. The College of Business offers face-to-face courses, with some online courses also available.

The Bachelor of Arts in accounting, which requires a 39-hour business core, is for students who want a broad liberal arts foundation with an emphasis in business. The Bachelor of Science degree involves a more intensive 42-hour business core with a stronger mathematics focus. A counselor with our Office of Admission can help as you decide on the degree program that best matches your strengths and career interests.

The business core curriculum lays the foundation for your degree. These courses include:

  • Accounting
  • Business Law
  • Economics
  • Ethics
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Statistics

Accounting major courses are designed to ensure you are on the best path to a career in accounting. These include courses in intermediate accounting, advanced accounting, individual tax accounting, business tax accounting and auditing. You will also choose electives from courses such as advanced business law, operations and project management, and many more.

Beyond the Classroom

Valuable internship experiences offer opportunities for students to receive academic credit while gaining practical work experience in accounting.

Our campus location, just a short train ride from downtown Chicago, means easy access to exciting internship and networking opportunities with large corporations and small startups in the city.

Some of the companies recently hiring CUC students include:

  • Aldi USA
  • Apex Systems
  • Chicago Sky
  • Eataly
  • Enterprise
  • Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
  • Northwestern Mutual
  • SmithBucklin

Career Opportunities

  • Accountant
  • Administrative Executive
  • Banker
  • City Manager
  • Controller
  • Consultant
  • Contract Administrator
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Retail Manager
  • Financial Aid Director
  • Insurance Agent/Broker
  • School Administrator
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